Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Tumwater Virtual Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tumwater Virtual Academy's student population of 124 students has declined by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
Tumwater Virtual Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tumwater Virtual Academy is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#905 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Tumwater Virtual Academy is ranked #905 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy?
124 students attend Tumwater Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tumwater Virtual Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tumwater Virtual Academy?
Tumwater Virtual Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater Virtual Academy offer ?
Tumwater Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumwater Virtual Academy part of?
Tumwater Virtual Academy is part of Tumwater School District.
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